Maintenance Engineer

BGIS UK & Europe; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS UK & Europe is seeking a Building Services Maintenance Engineer to maintain critical building systems at our Kingston site. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, monitor the BMS, and support safety and environmental KPIs.

The role requires a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3, 17th Edition BS7671, and hands-on experience with building services. You will supervise subcontractors, complete paperwork, and uphold BGIS's professional standards.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• 17th Edition BS7671 certification.
• Essential experience in building services and maintaining electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. HVAC, pumps, fire systems).
• Respond to reactive tasks and breakdowns across the site, including fabric and store-related issues.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system.
• Identify and resolve faults quickly to keep systems operational.
• Ensure spare parts are available and provide estimates for repairs.
• Complete all required paperwork and update maintenance systems (e.g. Maximo).
• Prepare and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain clean, secure plant rooms and uphold BGIS's professional image.
• Support health and safety practices, including PPE use and reporting near misses.
• Monitor building conditions via the BMS system and ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by site management.

Skills

Building services experience

Electrical systems maintenance

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical discipline

17th Edition BS7671

Job description

Building Services Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, KT1

Summary

To maintain critical building systems and ensure environmental conditions are consistently met. This includes planned maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems.

Key Duties

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. HVAC, pumps, fire systems).
• Respond to reactive tasks and breakdowns across the site, including fabric and store-related issues.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system.
• Identify and resolve faults quickly to keep systems operational.
• Ensure spare parts are available and provide estimates for repairs.
• Complete all required paperwork and update maintenance systems (e.g. Maximo).
• Prepare and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain clean, secure plant rooms and uphold BGIS's professional image.
• Support health and safety practices, including PPE use and reporting near misses.
• Monitor building conditions via the BMS system and ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by site management.

Knowledge & Skills

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline
• 17th Edition BS7671 certification
• Essential: Experience in building services and maintaining electrical systems

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